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Pseudo-imperial Solidus in the name of Maurice Tiberius Marseille mint
| Issuer | Frankish Kingdom |
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| Year | 582-620 |
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| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of the emperor Maurice Tiberius, rendered in a barbarous Frankish style derived from Byzantine prototypes, shown draped and cuirassed with a pearl diadem and crown surmounted by a trefoil ornament. The effigy faces three-quarters right, with broad shoulders and stylized facial features characteristic of Merovingian die-cutting. A circular beaded border frames the design, within which runs a debased Latin legend in retrograde and partially blundered characters. The overall execution reflects the provincial Marseille workshop's loose interpretation of contemporary Byzantine imperial iconography. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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